Product classification
HS code for Cement bonded particle board: 6808.00
Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like, of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders.
Classification of cement bonded particle board under HS 6808.00
Cement bonded particle board is classified under HS code 6808.00. This classification is governed by the composition of the product, which consists of vegetable fibers (such as wood shavings, chips, sawdust, or straw) that are agglomerated with a mineral binder, most commonly Portland cement. According to the Chapter 68 notes, this heading includes panels, boards, tiles, and blocks made of vegetable materials that have been bonded together using cement, plaster, or other mineral binders. The classification is distinct from standard wood particle boards because the binder is inorganic. Under GRI 1, the specific description in heading 6808 for "vegetable fiber... agglomerated with cement" takes precedence over general wood products in Chapter 44. These boards are valued in construction for their fire resistance, acoustic insulation, and durability, which are properties imparted by the mineral matrix surrounding the organic fibers. The presence of the mineral binder is the defining characteristic that moves the product from the wood chapter to the stone and cement chapter.
- Covers
- Wood-wool cement boards (WWCB)
- Excelsior panels bonded with Portland cement
- Straw-cement building slabs
- Acoustic ceiling tiles made of cement-bonded wood fibers
- Composite panels of wood particles and mineral binders
- Also under 6808.00
- Heraklith Wood Wool Panels
- Durisol Insulating Concrete Forms
- Cempanel Cement Bonded Particleboard
- Knauf Aquapanel (cement board, similar composite use)
- Pavatex Wood Fibre Insulation
Codes often confused with 6808.00
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 4410, which covers wood particle board. However, 4410 is strictly for boards bonded with organic resins (like urea-formaldehyde). If a mineral binder is used, the product must move to 6808. Another error is 6810, which covers articles of cement or concrete; however, 6810 is for products without a significant vegetable fiber component. If the board is made of asbestos-cement, it falls under 6811. Identifying the binder type is the most critical step in avoiding these errors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 680800 (the code used for cement bonded particle board), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 680800 (the code used for cement bonded particle board) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 8.9% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 680800, not only cement bonded particle board.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $196M 32% of world exports
- 2 Austria $53M 8.6% of world exports
- 3 Germany $43M 7.1% of world exports
World total: $611M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $49M 8.9% of world imports
- 2 Spain $32M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Australia $28M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $547M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for cement bonded particle board
Brazil classifies cement bonded particle board under NCM 6808.00.00: HS 6808.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cement bonded particle board
What is the HS code for Cement bonded particle board?
The HS code for Cement bonded particle board is 680800 (Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders). The correct HS code for panels or boards made of vegetable fibers agglomerated with cement or other mineral binders is 6808.00.
How do I classify Cement bonded particle board for customs?
Cement bonded particle board is classified under HS code 680800 — Panels, boards, tiles, blocks and the like; of vegetable fibre, of straw, shavings, chips, particles, sawdust or other waste, of wood, agglomerated with cement, plaster or other mineral binders. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Why is cement bonded particle board not in Chapter 44?
Chapter 44 is reserved for wood and articles of wood bonded with organic substances. Because cement is a mineral (inorganic) binder, the General Rules of Interpretation require the product to be classified in Chapter 68, which covers articles of stone, plaster, and cement.
Which countries are the top exporters of cement bonded particle board (HS 680800)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 680800 (the code used for cement bonded particle board) in UN Comtrade data were China ($196M, 32% of world exports), Austria ($53M) and Germany ($43M). World exports came to about $611M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of cement bonded particle board (HS 680800)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 680800 (the code used for cement bonded particle board) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($49M, 8.9% of world imports), Spain ($32M) and Australia ($28M). World imports came to about $547M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Cement bonded particle board the same in all countries?
The base HS code 680800 for Cement bonded particle board is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cement bonded particle board in Brazil?
In Brazil, cement bonded particle board (HS 680800) is classified under NCM 6808.00.00.